CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the ordinance to establish temporary traffic controls and issue Special Event and Amplifier permits for the 2024 Soap Box Derby races scheduled on May 18-19, June 1 (rain date of June 2), September 7-8 and October 5-6
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DEPARTMENT: Community Services
SUBMITTED BY: Grace Fratto, Special Events Coordinator
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
The Soap Box Derby is organized by the Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby Association. The races have occurred annually in Naperville for many years and no issues have been reported.
DISCUSSION:
The Soap Box Derby Races are scheduled to occur on May 18-19, June 1 (rain date of June 2), September 7-8 and October 5-6. Each event will take place from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with an estimated 75 people in attendance at each race. The races require the temporary closure of Frontenac Road from Golfview Drive to Diehl Road from approximately 6:30 a.m. and will re-open no later than 6:00 p.m. each day.
As in the past, the Greater Soap Box Derby Association will notify all surrounding businesses of the event. Parking for participants has been secured at parking lots in the area.
The City will receive the required insurance prior to the issuance of the permit.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby Association is not eligible for SECA Grant funding, therefore all costs associated with this event are billed to the event organizer.